How do you pronounce "automatic"?

In American English: /ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/ (awt-uh-MAT-ik). In British English: /ˌɔːtəmˈætɪk/ (awt-uhm-AT-ik). In Canadian English: /ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/ (awt-uh-MAT-ik). In Australian English: /ˌɔːtəmˈatɪk/ (awt-uhm-AT).

Is "automatic" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/ (awt-uh-MAT-ik), while in British English it's /ˌɔːtəmˈætɪk/ (awt-uhm-AT-ik).

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automatic

/ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/

awt-uh-MAT-ik

Syllable Breakdown

ɔtau·əto·mætmat·ɪkic

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Last updated: 2026-02-12